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Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas J. Fernandes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Sea Cadets Help Out At Farnham Family Fun Day

During this community Event, The Naval Sea Cadets, and Navy League Cadets, provided assistance to the event by manning the games and inflatable attractions provided for children 2 through 14 years of age.

West Genesee Wins Wet Pageant Of Champions

The Oswego High School Marching Bucs played host to one of the largest shows in recent years as a dozen bands performed at Saturday’s “Pageant of Champions.”

Oswego Library Begins Mystery Book Club For Teens

Participants will sign up and receive a mysterious book, not necessarily a mystery. Readers should find this fun and may end up reading a book they would have never chosen on their own. Recommended ages for this book club are 11-16 years old.

New York State Announces Census Complete Count Grant Program

The State of New York is making available $2 million in grant money from the 2009-2010 state budget to help promote participation in the 2010 federal census. The New York Census Complete Count Grant program focuses on demographic groups and geographic areas that are at a high risk of being undercounted.

City and County of Oswego Recognize September as Literacy Month

LVOC is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special dinner featuring author of The Teacher Who CouldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t Read, John Corcoran, on September 30. He will also be addressing OHS students in the morning and SUNY Oswego College Hour at noon. College Hour is held at Campus Center Auditorium Room 118 and is open to the public.

Budget Cuts Necessary to Close Gap

ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s obvious to me, many of my constituents, businesses, taxpayers and good government groups that New York needs to trim spending. Amazingly, with all of our new taxes and fees, we have a $2.1 billion deficit we need to close in our current budget due to the recession.

SUNY Oswego Invites The City To Walk The United Way

In addition to lecturing in her Advanced Public Relations class, SUNY Oswego Public Relations Professor Tina Pieraccini is giving her students an opportunity to apply what they have learned to a good cause. For 18 years, Pieraccini’s students have organized a charity walk to benefit the Oswego County United Way.

Hoffman Campaign Wins Club For Growth Backing

The Club For Growth Political Action Committee, the powerful taxpayersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ defense group, today endorsed Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman for Congress in the New York 23rd Congressional District.

All Day Scrapbook Fundraiser

This event is geared toward all ages and all stages of scrapbooking, card making, and paper crafting. From beginner to professional, all are welcome!